Fellowship Lawyer AFL-CIO Washington DC
Overview
The AFL-CIO seeks a one-year fellowship starting September 2027 for recent law graduates to join union-side lawyers. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on diverse issues impacting working families and global economies. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to workers' rights and union-side labor law.
What You'll Do11
- 1Build scalable solutions using Python and AWS to enhance legal operations
- 2Design automated ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow to streamline data processes
- 3Lead projects that drive digital transformation within the Legal Department
- 4Ship innovative legal technology tools to improve client outcomes
- 5Own complex litigation strategies addressing labor rights violations
- 6Drive organizational change through policy advocacy and regulatory engagement
- 7Scale community outreach programs across multiple states
- 8Debug technical systems and mentor junior staff
- 9Analyze case law to develop precedents supporting worker protections
- 10Collaborate with union lawyers to prepare for oral arguments
- 11Prepare comprehensive reports on labor movement trends
Requirements10
- 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
- 23-5 seasons of legal experience in union-side practice
- 3Expertise in AWS certified cloud architecture
- 4Proficiency in React for internal tool development
- 5Strong knowledge of CPC certification standards
- 6Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments
- 7Experience with Kubernetes for scalable infrastructure
- 8Ability to manage large-scale data migration projects
- 9Commitment to advancing social justice through legal advocacy
- 10Excellent written communication skills for regulatory submissions
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$90k per year
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